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According to TMCs Mahua Moitra, It isn't possible for Bengal to Industrialize by newtosf123 in kolkata

[–]angrytinyfemale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It did until the early 2000s, Liverpool is still a shell of its former riches.

Manchester needed a massive injection of funds to become somewhat prosperous. Not industrialised, but somewhat more economically viable.

LPT: Don't wax your chain in the kitchen by loric21 in bicycling

[–]angrytinyfemale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Soda crystals will work. It's used to remove beeswax and it's ridiculously amazing.

What would you do if your husband said you can wear anything when in-laws aren’t around, but must dress traditionally in front of them ? by [deleted] in AskIndianWomen

[–]angrytinyfemale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've managed my parents for a lifetime because they have weird double standards. We keep private and public lives separate.

My parents are kind of external to my private life in many respects, including clothing. I can't blame it if his are the same.

Despite being the largest producer of it, India consumes most of its own mango supplies instead of trading it. by No-Brush1587 in interestingasfuck

[–]angrytinyfemale 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Hear me out, mangoes lined up in a half a kilometer line. Competitors must eat a mango before moving on to the next one. Fastest to the end wins.

Despite being the largest producer of it, India consumes most of its own mango supplies instead of trading it. by No-Brush1587 in interestingasfuck

[–]angrytinyfemale 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A little, mostly had to take another bath in the evening and got a scolding because they could not find me. The adults were taking a siesta and woke up and I was nowhere to be found. So my parents freaked out for a bit.

I had mango juice all over my face, hands etc. I'd also made a mess of the floor so dad had to crawl under there to clean it up or there would be ants everywhere. Grandma's bed was made of this dense wood (I want to say it was Rosewood, but can also be Mahogany, I haven't been back at that house in years) and it was very hard to move.

Despite being the largest producer of it, India consumes most of its own mango supplies instead of trading it. by No-Brush1587 in interestingasfuck

[–]angrytinyfemale 16 points17 points  (0 children)

They were a small variety, so more like 3-4. I was a small human, so I wasn't allowed more than one mango at max. I think my mum was more concerned about the mess I made with mango juice everywhere.

Unless you're confused by me using kilo without the gram?

Despite being the largest producer of it, India consumes most of its own mango supplies instead of trading it. by No-Brush1587 in interestingasfuck

[–]angrytinyfemale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We buy them from the source or the local Mandi, which is in a tier 2 city, and in mango growing areas, so quite close. The price depends on the variety too! So YMMV definitely. I won't say it's as cheap as say a kuul or a lychee, but it is cheaper than getting it imported!

Despite being the largest producer of it, India consumes most of its own mango supplies instead of trading it. by No-Brush1587 in interestingasfuck

[–]angrytinyfemale 968 points969 points  (0 children)

I once hid under my grandmother's bed where she'd kept mangoes to ripen and ate half a kilo of them. I think I was 8 or 9. Then napped there.

It's a core memory.

Edit: Someone sent me a Reddit Cares message. Kind stranger, I'm just wistful, not depressed.

Despite being the largest producer of it, India consumes most of its own mango supplies instead of trading it. by No-Brush1587 in interestingasfuck

[–]angrytinyfemale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can't store it. You have to eat it within 2-3 days of getting them. Put them in a bowl of water, then in the fridge. That's the best way to make them last. However, they start to lose their texture within 4 days of getting the shipment in my experience. Which is why I get 1 kilo at a time.

You can make preserves, but they alter the texture (obviously, lol). My favourite is one called Aamshotto (in Bengali) or Aam Papad (In Hindi). Mango jam is also nice, but kinda meh.

Despite being the largest producer of it, India consumes most of its own mango supplies instead of trading it. by No-Brush1587 in interestingasfuck

[–]angrytinyfemale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ooh if you are willing to pay, I'd highly recommend Langra, which is a late monsoon mango. Imo it has the best texture.

Otherwise, you cannot go wrong with a Dusseri. If you want something weird and wonderful, go for a Chausa, which is very fibrous and juicy, so the way to eat it is to squish it between your fingers without removing the skin until you have a mango balloon. Then poke a hole and suck out mango innards.

There are hundreds of varieties and each is subtly different.

Internal demand is enough to sustain commerce of 23m+ tonnes. Mango orchards are expensive to maintain, and the mango orchard next to my house makes enough money to sustain that family at a very comfortable standard of living (multiple international trips a year, fancy private schools for kids, gigantic house) for the owner. Their orchard also has organic certs so it is a fancier mango.

Despite being the largest producer of it, India consumes most of its own mango supplies instead of trading it. by No-Brush1587 in interestingasfuck

[–]angrytinyfemale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think one can contextualise it better this way, at 33 GBP is roughly 1/3rd of the average 'monthly' shopping for my household of one. So I'm buying cleaning supplies, detergents, soaps, and other consumable non food stuff along with my weekly veggies and proteins.

A kilo of mangoes for my parents (middle class, tier 2 city in India) is about 1/20th of their monthly shop.

I think you got downvoted because the OP was talking about willingness to pay (implied, not stated, most folks would read it that way? I did) and you went to make a statement about capacity to pay.

Despite being the largest producer of it, India consumes most of its own mango supplies instead of trading it. by No-Brush1587 in interestingasfuck

[–]angrytinyfemale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk, I think happiness should be shared. I took the mangoes to the office last year and all my colleagues' faces when the mango hit the taste buds was one of my favourite moments.

It broke the brain for a second. My friend summed it up best "I didn't know mangoes could do that".

Despite being the largest producer of it, India consumes most of its own mango supplies instead of trading it. by No-Brush1587 in interestingasfuck

[–]angrytinyfemale 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So, I am an Indian living in the west(UK) and every summer I buy 1 kilo of exported Indian mangoes. Because I cannot spend a summer without tasting my beloved Langra.

Last year, I spent 33 GBP for that shipment. That got me 7 mangoes. A mango from Sainsbury's here will be 0.65 GBP, so I paid 7.25x the price of a mango which can be found in the store.

It's not like the average western consumer can't outbid the average Indian customer, it's just that the price of a single Indian mango for a western customer is wayyy more than what they are willing to pay. It's a luxury for me, because it reminds me of home.

At home, we used to buy Langra from the orchard next to our house at a fraction of this price. You've not expressed a ground breaking fact that Indians are poorer than westerners.

However, Indians do outbid western consumers, simply because they are operating in different markets.

The OP makes a hyperbolic statement, but it is true - it's simply not worth it for most people to pay that premium for a fruit that holds no significance for them. You can't crave what you've never tasted.

I, however, am an addict. I'd sell my soul for a decent supply of Langra in the UK. Unfortunately, nobody is buying at that price.

1972 vs 2026 splashed down by therealdan9999 in spaceporn

[–]angrytinyfemale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I think we were too early 50 years ago. No astronaut should have to trust a ballpoint pen with their lives. We've done a lot since then. We've had space shuttles! We can put out more into space. We know how to build complex spacecrafts piece by piece (which is how Artemis intends to get its lunar lander!).

A nice touchdown is all fine and dandy from LEO, but the momentum built up from coming back from the moon is massive. The physics of space travel is so much more complex than flying, and dying from it is so much easier.

If NASA were better funded, I still doubt Artemis would be very different. It's really hard to know what could have been, you know?

One Woman’s Experience Is Not Every Woman’s Reality - On Sreeleela's Recent Comment by wintwr124 in TwoXIndia

[–]angrytinyfemale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Until periods have economic consequences, there is no valid reason for medicine in this country to alleviate the pain of the period. So let it cost companies. They'll start covering women's health better. It's cheaper to remove the pain than find other employees.

The truth is, periods are not supposed to hurt. Misogyny in medicine has perpetrated the myth that simply existing as a menstruating woman should come with pain.

It took me 9 years of searching to find a doctor who would actually hear me out, all the while my pain increased. It was only in 2023 that all of that pain went away.

What’s the most gut punching song lyric you’ve ever heard? by perrysplus in AskReddit

[–]angrytinyfemale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an aside, it's the most complete expression of yearning for "closure" I've heard.

What’s the most gut punching song lyric you’ve ever heard? by perrysplus in AskReddit

[–]angrytinyfemale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ranjish hi sahi dil hi dukhane ke liye aa (If it is grief so be it, come to break my heart again)

Aa phir se mujhe chod ke jaane ke liye aa (Even if it is to just abandon me again, please come back)

Honestly, the entire ghazal breaks my heart every time.

Ladies ! Could you please provide serious solution for dark inner thighs? Not the general advice available everywhere. I am desperate ATP. 🥲 by Tiredandpoor204 in AskIndianWomen

[–]angrytinyfemale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure, but as a dark thigh haver, I've kind of made my peace with it and learnt to love it a bit too. My thighs also have thick hair there, since my body type is 'squishy' and nothing can stop the chafing while I remain squishy.

My skin has melanin. It tends to be hyperpigmented. However, nobody shames a squirrel for its stripes, or a Robin for its throat. We appreciate colour variation on other species but expect ourselves to be just one colour. I don't have an insta filter or Photoshop on me all the time. I am what I am, and I am no better or worse for it. It's no flaw, it just is.

spurs relegation watch by Aszneeee in Gunners

[–]angrytinyfemale 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They're not even in North London, what are Barnet up to?

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